A Professional Bridge to Enhance the Employability of Al-Quds Youth

A Professional Bridge to Enhance the Employability of Al-Quds Youth is a development initiative designed to support young people in Jerusalem as they transition from academic education to the labor market. The project aims to equip youth with practical skills, professional knowledge, and career awareness that enhance their employability and enable them to build sustainable career pathways. It responds to the growing need to align academic preparation with the evolving demands of the job market and future employment opportunities.

The project works with third- and fourth-year law students, as well as recent graduates, through specialized training programs that focus on personal and professional skills development, CV writing, career guidance, and workplace readiness. In addition, participants receive training in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, strengthening transferable skills that are highly valued across multiple sectors.

A key component of the project is the integration of students and graduates into joint learning activities that promote peer exchange and professional networking. The project also organizes field visits to major companies, providing participants with direct exposure to work environments, insights into labor market requirements, and opportunities to learn from professional success stories. These experiences help participants expand their professional networks and may serve as early links to employment opportunities.

Implemented in partnership with Al-Quds University and supported by COMCEC, the project contributes to bridging the gap between education and employment, empowering Jerusalem youth to enter the labor market with confidence and competitive skills.

Project Description

A Professional Bridge to Enhance the Employability of Jerusalem Youth is a capacity-building project designed to equip young people in Jerusalem with the essential skills, competencies, and professional awareness needed to successfully enter the labor market. The project responds to the growing challenges facing youth employment by strengthening readiness for current and future job opportunities and introducing participants to diverse career pathways.

The project specifically targets third- and fourth-year law students, as well as recent graduates, through tailored training programs that focus on personal skills development, professional orientation, CV writing, and workplace preparedness. In parallel, participants receive specialized training in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, enabling them to develop transferable skills that are highly valued across multiple sectors.

A key feature of the project is the integration of students and graduates into joint learning activities, fostering peer exchange and mentorship. As part of the practical learning component, participants take part in field visits to major companies, where they engage with professionals, learn from real success stories, gain insight into labor market requirements, and expand their professional networks. These connections may serve as early entry points to employment opportunities even before graduation.

Implemented in partnership with Al-Quds University and supported by COMCEC, the project contributes to bridging the gap between academic education and labor market needs, empowering Jerusalem youth to build sustainable career pathways and strengthen their long-term employability.

Project Goals

The overall objective of the project is to enhance the employability of Jerusalem youth by equipping them with the skills, competencies, and professional awareness needed to successfully enter the labor market. Specifically, the project aims to:

Strengthen youth employability skills by developing participants’ personal, professional, and workplace competencies in line with labor market needs.
Increase career awareness and preparedness by introducing youth to diverse career pathways and future employment opportunities.
Build the capacities of law students and recent graduates through targeted training in CV writing, career guidance, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Bridge the gap between education and the labor market by facilitating field visits to major companies and promoting early exposure to professional environments.
Expand professional networks for youth by fostering connections with employers, professionals, and peers that can support early recruitment and career development.